[Mrs. Don-o]

It's true that Cesar Chavez was against illegal immigration, and even organized a short-lived border patrol to try to keep them out. But the UFW pushed this stand only feebly and inconsistently. During strikes, they didn't want strikebreakers trucked up from Mexico. But they changed their tactics fairly early to depend on boycotts, street demonstrations and political pressure rather than strikes; and for that, having lots of extra Mexicans around was a plus.

Full disclosure, I used to work for Chavez in the early days ((late 1969 - early 70's) and have been amazed at the internal contradictions. The Union movement finally failed, partly BECAUSE they were legalized by the CALRA (ask me why sometime for a long explanation) -- but the Chavez Family machine goes on, headed up by Paul Chavez, Artie Rodriguez, and a true pro-abortion pro-illegals mega-wicked witch, Dolores Huerta -- the whole shebang is now a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Trotskyite wing of the Democratic Party. It's rather sickening..

[Vendome]

I know this thread is two years old but, I just saw Chavez movie.

My friends went on quite a bit in celebration.

I found it plodding, myopic and the concerns of the workers dissappeared in the background.

I guess I understand they can’ t very well discuss Chavez’s view of illegal immigrants or “Wetbacks” as he called them on September 25, 1972 in an interview on KQED.

There were a few other items I brought up and was instantly challenged on but, Youtube of the man speaking pretty much trumps outrage.,

Particularly when you see the words formed by his lips as he speaks.

Would you care to expand on your post?

Thnx